Italian Dressing

A simple homemade Italian dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs. This tangy, flavorful vinaigrette comes together quickly using pantry staples and is perfect for salads, pasta, roasted vegetables, or as a marinade.

Course Salad Dressing

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Italian Dressing

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings cup

Calories 86kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons To get the ratios right, especially for the oil, vinegar, and seasonings.
mixing bowls For whisking everything together if you’re not using a jar.
whisk Helps blend the oil and vinegar so the dressing doesn’t separate right away.
mason Jar Great for shaking everything together and storing it in the fridge.
Knife For mincing the garlic and chopping the parsley.

Ingredients

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tbsps. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic crushed
1 tbsp. finely chopped Italian parsley
1-1/2 tsps. Italian seasoning
2 tsps. honey
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

Instructions

In a bowl or mason jar, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, and mustard. Slowly whisk in the oil or shake until blended.
1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 2 tbsps. fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Add garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, honey, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until fully combined.
1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp. finely chopped Italian parsley, 1-1/2 tsps. Italian seasoning, 2 tsps. honey, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. kosher salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
Taste and adjust if needed. Store in the fridge and shake before using.

Notes

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The provided nutrition information is merely an approximation, as variations can arise depending on the specific ingredients/brands you select.

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